It was really awesome. I don’t remember if I has any issues with it as far as singal is concerned. Travelled to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Marbella, Cadiz and Seville. Signal strength was excellent. Skype and whatsup helped me keep in touch with my team back in the home country.

THE PANAMA CANAL – OVER 100 YEARS CONNECTING THE WORLD

The Panama Canal, the Eighth Wonder of the World, is the greatest engineering treasure and one of the main tourist attractions in Panama. Miraflores Visitor Centre allows tourists to see boats nearby, eat in the restaurant and visit the Panama Canal in Panama in order to know more about how was made and how evolved. You have also the possibility to visit Gatun Visitor Centre on the Atlantic part of the canal where the biggest lock is located and will allow you to enter into the navigation canal. In order to discover the future plans of the Canal, visit the Expansion Observation Centre in Colon. The Panama Canal is 100 years old and connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Panamanians are proud of stating that they are linked to the world.

WHAT TO SEE IN PANAMA

The city of Panama is the capital city of the country and one of the most booming cities in Latin America. The Old Town is located in front of Panama Bay with beautiful colonial buildings and Ruins from the Ancient City of Panama which was founded by Spanish people and attacked by pirates; these two places help you understand the history of this city. Another interesting experience for the tourist is to travel from one ocean to the other on board of the famous Panama Canal Railway, or discover the urban forest in the wonderful Metropolitan Park. Bocas del Toro, located in the Panamanian Caribbean region, is an exotic archipelago perfect if you are looking for a destination to practice snorkelling and enjoy the marine. If you wish to know more about its traditions and customs, Los Santos as well as Isla Cañas National Park or Cambutal Island are ideal destinations for you. Baru Volcano, the indigenous region of Guna Yala, the coffee town Boquete or the beautiful town Portobelo are some other destinations preferred by tourists.

GET TO KNOW PANAMA – BORDERS, LANGUAGE, CURRENCY…

The republic of Panama borders Colombia and Costa Rica, has a total surface of 17,500 km2 and a population of 3,7 million citizens. The official language is Spanish and the official currency is Balboa, although the American dollar can also be used as a legal currency in the country. We recommend you don’t exchange high amounts of money in local currency because tourists find much easier to pay with dollars. You can exchange money at banks, exchange offices and at many hotels. As you may know, Panama is a relevant commerce centre worldwide due to its famous canal and meeting point for cultures from all corners of the world. It is currently considered a key sector for the economy, and business tourism gathers international visitors.

DO I NEED A VISA TO VISIT PANAMA? HEALTH INSURANCE? IS IT A SAFE COUNTRY?

Travellers need a valid passport, identity card, return ticket and a document certifying you are economically stable. Visit the website of the Tourism Authority of Panama to make sure you do or don’t need a visa depending on the country of origin. We advise you get a health insurance in order to avoid any health related accident. Health infrastructure in Panama is high quality and there are no vaccines required, however it is recommended for travellers visiting San Blas Island or Darién Island to vaccinate against yellow flu and typhus and a previous treatment for malaria. Panama is a very secure country; however there are risky areas for tourists like the border with Colombia in the region of Darién.